Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Christchurch to Rotorua?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Christchurch and Rotorua takes around 1.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Christchurch and Rotorua?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Christchurch and Rotorua is 678 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Rotorua?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Christchurch and Rotorua. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Melbourne, Wellington, Sydney, Gold Coast, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Denpasar, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Brisbane, Bangkok, London, Queenstown, Phuket City, Cebu, Napier, Adelaide, Palmerston North.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Rotorua?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rotorua and Wellington, Perth, Queenstown, Gold Coast, Dunedin, Auckland, Bacolod, Melbourne, Darwin, Bangkok, Manila, Brisbane, New Plymouth, Charlotte, Abuja, Bergen.

Question 6

What airports are near Christchurch?

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The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Hokitika, Timaru.

Question 7

What airports are near Rotorua?

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The main airport in Rotorua is Rotorua Regional. It is also served by Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Whakatane, New Plymouth, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Tauranga, Hamilton, Taupo.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Christchurch and Rotorua?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Christchurch and Rotorua thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Christchurch and Rotorua can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Christchurch and Rotorua?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Christchurch and Rotorua with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Sounds Air, Qatar Airways.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Christchurch and Rotorua?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Christchurch and Rotorua, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Christchurch and Rotorua?

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Traveling between Christchurch and Rotorua, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Hokitika, Timaru

Question 14

How many airports are there near Rotorua?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Rotorua. The main one is Rotorua Regional and other nearby airports include Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Whakatane, New Plymouth, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Tauranga, Hamilton, Taupo.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Rotorua depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Christchurch and Rotorua arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Rotorua, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Christchurch and Rotorua depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Christchurch and Rotorua arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Rotorua, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£131
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£160
Cheapest round-trip	£164
Average round-trip	£416
Nonstop flights in September	£160 – £261

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 Closes 1 hours before flight
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	0 0
Sounds Air	SDA	S8	No	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0

Christchurch to Rotorua flights from £131

Flights starting at £131. Choose between Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, or Emirates to find the best price.

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